Island Meridian – St. Thomas & Amber Cove

About this cruise

You board in Miami on November 29, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas, Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 4 countries along the Caribbean coast: Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Bahamas. Of the stops, Great Stirrup Cay tends to be the one people talk about: A private Bahamian escape. With about 8 hours at each port, you'll want a plan, or at least a shortlist. Norwegian Aqua launched in 2025, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. Miami itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.